Where to Buy an AED
You’ve been convinced of the importance of AED’s and need one for your home or office (or any other place you and your family frequent). Now you’re asking, “where do I buy an AED?” There are many different AED brands and distributors that will carry defibrillators. It is up to you to decide which AED is best for your needs! Not sure what to look for? Here is your guide that will lead you to the answer of where to buy an AED!
Do Your Research Online
There are a number of companies and distributors that you can purchase your AED from. Before you purchase an AED, you need to figure out what brand you want. There are several AED brands available (Philips defibrillators are the AEDs distributed by First Edition First Aid). It is not as simple as selecting the first brand you come across, since they may not all meet your needs! Look for information that will help you decide where you want to buy an AED. When researching, look for:
- AED Features
- Price (AED package prices may vary depending on the package inclusions)
- Accessories Included (will you need to purchase extra accessories on top of the AED?)
- Warranty (the lifetime of both battery and machine)
- Usage (how easy the AED is to use)
There are plenty of videos, blogs, and other sources online that can help you decide what suits your needs.
(Bonus Tip: First Edition has tons of blogs that detail and compare the differences of each AED!)
Type of AED
After you have narrowed it down to a brand you like, then you will need to specify the different AED models. This is important! You want to select the AED that will best meet your needs and location – perfect for wherever you plan on keeping your new AED.
- Are you in a busy office? (First Edition recommends the Phliips Heartstart Onsite AED)
- Are you at home? (First Edition recommends the Philips Heartstart In-Home AED)
- Are you traveling or on a remote work site? (First Edition recommends the Philips Heartstart FRx AED)
Where you plan on keeping your AED will determine the size, weight, and usability of the AED.
Price of an AED
The price of an AED should not be the sole determining factor as to what brand and type you select or where you buy an AED. Although it may be tempting to purchase the cheapest brand, you want to ensure that the machine you buy works 100%, 100% of the time. It is for this reason that you need to consider the size, weight, functionality, warranty, accessories, and usability of each AED. If these inclusions and features do not match your expectations (or that it seems the AED may not be as high quality as another brands), it is worth the extra cost for an AED you can trust.
Test Out Your AED
If you have narrowed it down to a few AED brands/types, book a time with a local distributor to test out the AED! When you take the time to try it out, you can determine if it works for your needs and meets your requirements. With a test, you can also assess if the AED is easy enough to use by an untrained individual without any problem. This would be especially important for public locations (coffee shops, restaurants, pool, farmer’s markets, etc.). At First Edition First Aid Training Inc. you can book an appointment at your convenience and come in and test out any Philips AED that you are interested in. We want to make sure that you are confident in your decision and are completely satisfied that your AED will work when needed!
Take into consideration each of these items and you are guaranteed to find the best AED for you! Now you can feel confident that you are fully prepared for whatever emergency comes your way!
Looking for a specific AED package customized to your OWN needs? First Edition First Aid Training Inc. now has the option to “Build Your Own Bundle.” This will allow you to buy an AED and select the accessories you need for the machine that works best for your location!
Trying to locate an AED in an emergency shouldn’t be difficult! AEDs should be accessible in multiple locations, but specifically, where can you find them? In this blog we answer the question: where are AEDs?
